The recent Oyo State kidnapping incident at Community High School, Ahoro Esiele, Ikoyi-Ile in the Orire local government area has thrown the local community into fear and anxiety. Reacting to the development, Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide led a delegation on an on-the-spot assessment visit to the affected area on Tuesday.
The federal lawmaker used the visit to evaluate the Oyo State security situation, stating that authorities must take immediate steps to safeguard residents from criminal elements.
Accompanying Olajide on the visit were Allied Peoples’ Movement’s Oyo North senatorial aspirant, Shina Peller; Oyo State governorship aspirant of the party, Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi; and House of Representatives aspirant for Ogo-Oluwa/Surulere federal constituency, Hon. Ojo Sunday Makanjuola, alongside other party stakeholders and supporters.
Delegation Visits Site of Oyo State Kidnapping Incident
The atmosphere around the affected community reflected grief, uncertainty and growing apprehension among residents, many of whom reported rising fear caused by recurring security threats within the axis.
Addressing community leaders, residents and journalists during the visit, Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide described the incident as painful and unacceptable, adding that citizens must not be subjected to trauma within their own communities.
According to the lawmaker, insecurity continues to threaten economic activities, education and social stability in several rural communities. He called for immediate collaboration among government, security agencies and local stakeholders to restore order.
“We cannot continue to allow criminal elements terrorise innocent citizens and destabilise our communities. Oyo State must remain safe and secure for everyone. The lives of our people are too precious to be sacrificed to insecurity and lawlessness,” he stated.
Lawmakers Review Oyo State Security Situation
The lawmaker advocated for stronger intelligence gathering, community policing and a modern security architecture designed to track criminal networks and prevent future occurrences.
Hon. Olajide noted that contemporary security challenges require proactive measures, including digital surveillance systems, communication tracking mechanisms and improved inter-agency collaboration among security institutions.
He stated that technology must serve as the foundation for modern policing frameworks, particularly in vulnerable border communities and rural educational institutions.
“As Chairman of the House Committee on Digital, Information Communication Technology and Cybersecurity, I strongly believe technology must play a central role in addressing kidnapping and violent crimes. We must strengthen intelligence systems and deploy modern tools capable of exposing and dismantling these criminal networks,” he added.
Implementation of Modern Security Architecture Urged
The federal lawmaker commiserated with affected families and residents of the community, stating that their security concerns would receive direct legislative attention.
He called on security agencies to intensify rescue efforts and ensure that perpetrators of the crime are apprehended and prosecuted without delay.
Local residents and community leaders who met with the delegation requested an increased security presence within the area, specifically around schools and vulnerable rural settlements. They expressed appreciation to the delegation for the visit, describing it as a demonstration of empathy and responsive leadership during a difficult time for the community.
